jjseth said:
I know I'd have no problem choosing between those two software titles. (I refuse to call Wii Fit a "game"). They target different audiences and I am just amused and honestly, a bit shocked to see so much buzz and glee from those who claim to be gamers here having a desire to have that software title. I'd also like to see a follow up from people 6 months after it's launch to see who is still using it regularly. I can promise that you'd see far more people playing GTA4 after 6 months then you would Wii Fit. |
This rigid definition of what constitutes a "real game" and who is a "real gamer" is exactly what has alienated a large group of people who like and play video games but aren't considered "real gamers" by people for whom gaming is something far more than just recreation. If you want to know where Nintendo found such a large group of people to market their product to, you helped create it.
I personally think a real game is any game that a person enjoys even Wii Fit, and a real gamer should be anyone who enjoys and has an interest in electronic gaming, whatever games they play and whatever gizmo they use to play them on.
What would you set for your criteria for someone who aspires to be considered a real gamer? Games owned? Number of hours a week played?
Or do we have a real elite like the young man next door who has flunked out of college and lost two jobs because of the time we has spent playing WoW. He's now living back with his parents and doesn't understand why they won't support him so that we can play even more. That must be a real gamer because he certainly doesn't have a real life.
